Notice of Proposed Rule

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
RULE NO: RULE TITLE
64B14-3.001: Definitions
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule development is to limit approved supervisors to those licensees who have not had disciplinary action taken against their licenses.
SUMMARY: The proposed rule amendment limits approved supervisors to those licensees who have not had disciplinary action taken against their licenses.
SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 456.035 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.035 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Joe Baker, Jr., Executive Director, Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3259

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B14-3.001 Definitions.

(1) through (24) No change.

(25) Qualified Supervisor – an individual licensed or certified as required by the applicable rule who has not had action taken against his or her license or certification by a licensing jurisdiction or certifying body.

(26)(25) Residency – a training program that meets the requirements of Rule 64B14-4.100, F.A.C.

(27)(26) Shoe Modification – additions to footwear that alter the forces applied to the foot, making the footwear therapeutic.

(28)(27) Soft – composed of materials such as fabric or foams having a porous cellular structure without any rigid support either internal or external other than flexible supports used to maintain proper fit.

(29)(28) Therapeutic – applying forces to the body to modify structural alignment, correct a deformity or alleviate pain.

Specific Authority 468.802 FS. Law Implemented 468.802, 468.803 FS. History–New 10-21-99, Amended 2-19-04, 5-5-04,________.


NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: September 22, 2006
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: October 20, 2006